Bengals starters, including Joe Burrow, set to play preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Bengals will have most of their starters participating in the preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night. Key players like Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are expected to play, albeit for limited series, as confirmed by head coach Zac Taylor. Some starters may miss the game due to minor injuries, but Taylor stated there are no major concerns affecting their regular-season availability. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
- •Bengals' preseason opener against the Lions is on Thursday night.
- •Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins will play limited series.
- •Not all starters will participate due to minor injuries.
- •No major injuries reported that will affect the regular season.
- •Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow, most Bengals starters will play preseason opener vs. Lions
"The Bengals will have most starters playing in their preseason opener against the Lions on Thursday night.
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